Night Custodial Specialist

Kansas Athletics; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Athletics in Lawrence, KS is seeking a Night Custodial Specialist to clean interior facilities and support event cleanup. You will maintain neat, safe spaces for student-athletes, coaches and fans, with responsibilities in offices, locker rooms and hospitality areas, including special event cleanup.

The role requires night hours (4:00 pm–12:00 am) and ability to work weekends/holidays as events demand. Training provided for equipment and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to operate multiple cleaning machines safely.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Willingness to work night shift, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily custodial tasks in offices, locker rooms, restrooms and common spaces.
• Work with team or independently to complete assignments.
• Monitor supplies and report inventory needs to supervisor.
• Operate and maintain floor care equipment and vacuums.
• Assist in event cleanup and setup as required.

Skills

Follow directions

Operate custodial equipment

Lift 25 pounds

Night shift readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Walk-behind scrubbers

Riding scrubbers

Vacuum cleaners

Reel machines

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lawrence, KS 66045

Salary Range: $18.00

Position Summary

The Night Custodial Specialist is responsible for performing cleaning of interior facilities spaces within assigned areas of Kansas Athletics properties. This position is responsible for ensuring Kansas Athletics facilities are kept neat and clean at all times. Student-Athletes, Coaches, staff, fans, and guests value an environment that is safe, clean, attractive and pleasant. This position may also support cleaning during athletic competitions in various Kansas Athletics facilities and other events as directed by the Custodial Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

• Performs daily cleaning and custodial work assignments including but not limited to offices, conference rooms, locker rooms, restrooms, operations areas, sports medicine areas, equipment services areas, storage areas, hallways and corridors, entrances and stairs, donor hospitality spaces, and other spaces as assigned
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Monitor inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and make supply and equipment recommendations to the Custodial Supervisor
• Perform repairs and maintain various types of interior maintenance and custodial equipment, as needed
• Operate multiple types of equipment, machines, and vehicles consistent with employee's valid certifications and licenses, including but not limited to foor machines, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, reel cleaners, hand tools and other custodial related equipment
• Assist in practice, athletics event and special event, cleanup, maintenance, and assist in the coordination of event cleanup groups
• Work assigned events performing such duties as stocking bathrooms, keeping facilities clean, dumping trash and setting up special arrangements as requested for each event
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Assistant AD - Facilities or their designee

Work Environment

This job operates in both a professional office environment, sport and athletic facilities, and outside at KAI related events, including inclement weather. This job requires flexibility and adaptability in schedule and the ability to perform job related duties on short notice.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position may require frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 25 pounds; standing up to eight hours each day; and working in all weather conditions.

Travel

Minimal travel is expected for this position for local Kansas Athletic Facilities and continuing education or training opportunities.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work will vary based on the needs of the sports programs and as job duties demand. Early morning, evening and weekend work is sometimes required. Normal shift time will be scheduled for 4:00 p.m. to 11:59pm (midnight). Shifts will adjust based on scheduled KAI-sponsored events and contracted third party outside events.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Custodial Specialist (Night) Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
• Ability to safely operate multiple types of machinery and equipment, including but not limited to, walk behind and riding floor scrubbers, vacuums, reel machines and hand tools in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds on a regular basis and over an extended period of time
• Knowledge of and ability to use and determine the appropriate cleaning equipment and chemicals according to manufacturer's recommendations and standard usage
• Ability to kneel, bend, squat, or twist for long periods of time
• Ability and willingness to work the night shift time of 4:00pm to 11:59pm (Midnight), weekends, and holidays as related and needed for scheduled Kansas Athletics events

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid state issued driver's license;
• A minimum one years of experience in janitorial or custodial services;
• Previous janitorial experience in an intercollegiate athletic facility maintenance, custodial service, or campus trade groups.